Asiatic Dayflower - Commelina communis

Habitat: Growing along a trail; mixed forest

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Patomarazul

Lion

This sp is always such a beauty! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I agree. It's an invasive and many people don't like to see it, but it does have some beenfits -- it bioaccumulates a number of metals and can help clean up contaminated areas.
  Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
    Lion
    
    That are nice properties! Yes, any invasive foreign species is expected to cause disturbances in the habitat they are invading but some may also bring some advantages :-) Posted 3 years ago

The Asiatic dayflower

"Commelina communis", commonly known as the Asiatic dayflower, is an herbaceous annual plant in the dayflower family. It gets its name because the blooms last for only one day.

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Similar species: Commelinales

Species identified by Christine Young